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Streamlining supply chain management: Strategies for the future

IBM Supply Chain Blog

Effective SCM initiatives offer several benefits: Lower operational costs : By optimizing inventory levels , improving warehousing efficiency and streamlining order fulfillment processes, companies can save on storage, labor and transportation expenses.

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Procurement 101: Your Essential Guide to Strategic Sourcing

World of Procurement blog

Procurement differs from purchasing in a few key ways: Strategic focus : Procurement has a strategic, long-term focus on analyzing spend, reducing costs, managing supplier relationships, and mitigating risk. Purchasing is more transactional and tactical. Purchasing focuses specifically on the buying transaction.